Animal Facts:
Family Sciuridae. Native to Europe, Asia, & North America.
Reddish-brown fur, with white and black stripes on the back & long,
furry tails. Distinguished from other ground squirrels by their striped
faces. Feeds on grain, nuts, birds' eggs, and insects. Lives in a
burrow, where it stores food for winter. Mating takes place in
March, after a gestation of 31 days the female produces a litter of
3-5.